Washington D.C.

Important Points to Remember

• Medications are due in Nurses’ Office: Monday, March 16 with doctor’s orders.

• Departure: Wed. 3/25 -- 7:15 Cafeteria• Wed. 3/25 -- Bag lunch: for train ride (Order from Lange’s)• Cash: $25-30 Max. (NO MORE!!) • Three Assignments:

– 1) Notes: Due: 3/27: at end of trip --Passing grade of “P”.– 2) Essay: Due April 1: To be graded by Social Studies teacher.– 3) Optional: Scrapbook, Poster, or Tile (Children’s Tile Wall):

Due: Friday, April 3 in Advisory -- for a grade of Passing with Honors, “PH”.

Wednesday, March 25

7:15 AM: Meet in cafeteria; Find your group leader

7:45: Buses leave for New Rochelle Amtrak Train Station

8:47: Train departs for Washington

1:00: Train arrives in Washington, DC – go to end of platform – leaders will find their students. Locate tour buses in front of Union Station and load luggage on buses.

Remember your bus number!!!

1:00 Arrive in Washington DC – 3 buses

2 – 3:30/4 PM: Supreme Court (confirmed)– (Visitors’ center in Capitol -- cafeteria is open 11:30 to 2; snack, time permitting) -- walk to Union Station for dinner.

5 min. walk from/to Union Station.

4 – 5 PM: Time permitting, American History Museum

4:30/5 PM: Dinner at Union Station – cash

5:30 PM or so: Buses pick us up/monuments:

Drive to: Washington Monument – drop off: walk to WW11, Vietnam and Korea Monuments, Lincoln Monument, Iwo Jima, White House, FDR, Jefferson, Air Force Memorial – time permitting. 8:00 PM: Embassy Suites Hotel

9:30 PM: All in rooms

10 PM: Lights out

REMINDERS: Bring a few pens/pencils/pens.

Bring a bagged Lunch on Wednesday, 3/25, 2008

Thursday, March 26

Breakfast at 6/6:30 AM7:00 Buses7:30White House – if approved: Or, monuments

Holocaust Museum – 10 - 1212/12:30

Lunch – National Gallery of Art Cafeteria or Ronald Regan Food Ct. or American History Museum

Tour of the Capitol: One hour:1) 80 people @ 2:05 PM (2:20 tour)2) 33 people @ 2:15 (2:30 tour)3) 27 people @ 2:35 (2:50 tour)Meet at Capitol Visitors Center (CVC)NO BACKPACKSBefore or after

Capitol: National Museum of

American History Museum Group 3: Greensboro 4 Re-enactment 2 PM

Kennedy Center –snack, balconyShear Madness starts at 5 PM: Kennedy Center

WOW café at GWU10 PM: Lights out

Friday, March 27

7:30: Breakfast

8:15: Leave Hotel: Buses to Arlington National Cemetery

9:15 AM – Wreath Laying Ceremony

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Kennedy Gravesite

Newseum

11 AM

Cafeteria l

1:45 to Union Station: buy dinner to go.

2:45 – Ready to board!

3 PM: Train to New York: All Aboard!!!

7 PM: Train Arrives in New Rochelle!!!

Train #

Washington DC Trip InformationGuidelines and BehaviorThe following guidelines and rules have been established so that we may all equally enjoy the trip. Keep

in mind that while traveling in a large group, an inconvenience to one is an in convenience to all. Please remember that our trip to Washington is an educational one, so that you will have work to

accomplish while you are there and when you return to Bronxville.Your cooperation is necessary to make the trip a success. Follow your chaperone's instructions.If necessary, parents will be notified of improper behavior. General LimitsEveryone will be assigned to a tour group with a Bronxville chaperone. Students must remain with this

group at all times. Your chaperones have your daily schedule, your money and other important information. Where possible, please direct all your questions and problems to your group leader.

At no time are students to use the phone in their own room!!! Phones in the rooms will only be able to call within the hotel and are there for security reasons.

TravelYou will be assigned to a tour group and bus group. No changes will be allowed in these groups. Buses

will be used to and from the train in New Rochelle and for some travel in Washington.– You must ride on your assigned bus at all times; you may sit with anyone.– Attendance must be taken each time we return to the buses.– Always remain seated while you are on the bus.– NO FOOD, INCLUDING GUM, WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE BUSES!!!!

• Travel to and from Washington will be by Amtrak train.– The group will be in two cars.– You must remain in your seats and must stay out of the aisles.– Since the trip is long, you are encouraged to bring along cards, games, etc. to occupy your time.

If you bring a radio, you MUST have earphones.– You must bring lunch on the train, but NO CARBONATED BEVERAGES or GLASS BOTTLES. It will

be your job to keep the train clean and pick up your own garbage.• Most of the travel in Washington will be by Metro (subway).

– You must pay attention to your group leader on the Metro. STAY WITH YOUR GROUP.• Luggage• You are allowed one suitcase which should not be too heavy for you to carry yourself. You may also

bring one small carry-on for those things you will need on the train. Be sure that your luggage is tagged with your name, school and home address. Parents should review what their child is packing to ensure compliance with these guidelines.

• Do not plan to use backpacks or purses in Washington, DC – slows down security checks.

MoneySince you will be given money for your meals and hotel expenses are paid for, you will not need a great deal of spending

money. $25-30 should cover all gifts, snacks and souvenirs.You may wish to bring change for the soda machines in the hotel.ClothingAppropriate dress is to be worn at all times. No sweat pants, shorts or pajama bottoms will be allowed. If you wear blue jeans,

they must be clean and neat. Wear comfortable shoes as we will do a great deal of walking. Bring an extra pair of shoes. If you wear a hat, you must remove it indoors.

It is important that you have proper clothing for all possible weather. You will need plenty of warm clothing, including a heavy jacket or parka and rain gear. It is suggested that you bring several layers of clothing since we will be outside a great deal. Check with your chaperone each morning to get the appropriate clothing for the weather.

MealtimeYou will need to bring lunch to eat on the train. Remember, no carbonated beverages.Meals will be eaten in a number of different places. Some meals have been paid for in advance. You will be given money by

your group leader for those meals not already paid. Since you will be in public dining rooms, keep your voices low and do not cut into lines.Hotel RoomsTry to keep your rooms as neat as possible at all times. Rooms are to be straightened up before leaving each morning.

Chaperones will check them each morning and before we return to Bronxville. You will be expected to pay for any damages caused to your room.

No more than six students will be permitted in a hotel room at any one time. Doors to rooms will remain open at all times. Students will stay in the front room until lights out. Doors will only be closed at lights out.

You may not enter the room of students of the opposite sex.There will be only one key for the four people staying in one room. Decide on one responsible person to be in charge of the

key. Be sure you have it with you when you leave the room.It is vitally important for your health and your ability to concentrate while touring that you get enough sleep,

so please cooperate with the chaperones with regards to lights out and requests for quiet. You must be quietly in your rooms by 10:00 P.M. No one is to leave their room after that time for any reason. All lights, radios, TVs, etc. are to be off by 10:30 P.M.

We will have a security guard who will be on duty from 11 P.M. until 7 A.M.NO ONE IS TO LEAVE THE HOTEL AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A

CHAPERONE!!!!!!!!!Materials

Bring your Washington writing materials and written information as you tour: to be distributed by your group leader on day of trip. Schedule of daily activities, assignments. Will also be posted on the school website: Middle School, 8th Grade trip to Washington.

Bring several pens or pencils.Bring a watch so you can keep yourself on time for all activities.Bring a camera and plenty of film. Take lots of pictures.

Train

Supreme Court

Vietnam Memorial

Korea Monument

Lincoln Memorial

Iwo Jima Monument

FDR Monument

George Washington Monument

White House

US Holocaust Memorial Museum

US Holocaust Memorial Museum

WWII Memorial

Washington DC Metro

Capitol Building

Kennedy Center: Shear Madness

Arlington National Cemetery

Newseum

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Assignments

Three Assignments: 1) Notes: Due: 3/28: at end of trip.

For a Passing grade of “P”.2) Essay: Due April 1:To be graded in

Social Studies class.3) Optional: Scrapbook, Poster, or

Tile (Children’s Tile Wall):

Due: Friday, April 4 in Advisory -- for a grade of Passing with Honors, “PH”.